"Mia, whatâs happening?"
Su Ming asked in a low voice.
"Iâm not too sure. Weâll know when we get to the command room later."
Mia shook her head and said with a heavy expression.
"Got it."
Su Ming nodded.
Soon they arrived at the third floor via the moving platform, hurriedly running to the command room.
The command room was very spacious, with a T-shaped layout, and at the forefront was the battle command platform where Commander Soraya stood, her face full of anger.
Su Ming and the others walked to the front row, speaking gravely.
"Commander!"
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"Everyoneâs here!"
Soraya glanced at the crowd and spoke coldly.
"Commander, whatâs happened?"
The expressions of Aifulin and the others were serious as they asked.
"The Heavenly Revelation Divine Country assembled a large number of troops to attack our major mining sites within the Abyss of Descent. Several sites have fallen; the troops were slaughtered, and the mined minerals were plundered."
Soraya explained concisely.
"Damn it, we havenât even brought trouble to them, yet theyâre recklessly attacking us. Do they really think weâre a pushover?"
Mia exploded immediately, cursing bluntly.
"Exactly, the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country is getting too arrogant."
Though Aifulin often disagreed with Mia, at this moment she also felt the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country was overly bold.
The numerous officers expressed their indignation.
"Commander, this canât be tolerated!"
"Quiet down!"
Soraya ordered coldly.
The crowd quieted down upon hearing Sorayaâs words.
"Provide full support to the attacked mining sites, exterminate all the invading Heavenly Revelation Divine Country troops, and show them a lesson."
Soraya issued the commands without hesitation.
"Yes!"
Mia and the others were very excited upon hearing Sorayaâs orders.
This time, they could finally fight openly.
"Letâs start assigning tasks now. Admiral Aifulin, youâre responsible for supporting mining site number G212."
"Yes!"
Aifulin responded immediately.
"Shari, youâre responsible for supporting mining site number G72."
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Soraya quickly arranged the personnel and tasks.
Mia looked at Commander Soraya with great anticipation, waiting for the orders that would be given to her.
"The last site, G311, will be led by Major General Su Yao. All called-out personnel should head into battle immediately."
Soraya announced solemnly.
"Wait, why am I excluded again?"
Mia questioned Commander Soraya, annoyed.
Swoosh!
The crowdâs gaze all turned to Mia and Commander Soraya.
Soraya spoke coldly.
"Your troops have just arrived at the Abyss of Descent, and theyâre unfamiliar with this place, so you wonât be participating!"
"Youâre looking down on us."
Mia retorted angrily.
Since her defeat last time, Commander Soraya had not allowed her to enter battle.
"Mia, a person should be self-aware. The commander is doing you a favor. Your flagship is still under repairâwhat will you fight with? Youâd better stay at headquarters and wait for our triumphant return."
Aifulin said with a smile.
"What did you say? Why canât I fight?"
Mia retorted angrily.
"Enough, Mia. Su Ming and the others have just arrived and are unfamiliar with the Abyss of Descent. Take them to get acquainted. Dismissed!"
Soraya scolded with a stern face and then turned and left directly.
Shari and other generals got up and left the command room one after another.
Aifulin smiled, looking very pleased, and spoke to Mia.
"Weâre off, bye!"
"Damn it!"
Mia watched Aifulinâs smug expression, becoming even more annoyed.
Soon, most people in the battle command room had left.
At this point, Su Ming spoke to Mia.
"Mia, letâs go."
"Iâm furious that theyâre not letting me onto the battlefield for revenge."
Mia grumbled angrily through gritted teeth while walking out with Su Ming.
Su Ming looked at Miaâs anger and unwillingness, pondered for a moment, and said.
"Mia, donât be mad. Gather all the troops, and letâs head to the Abyss of Descent."
"Forget it; that old woman Soraya wonât let us fight. If we head to the Abyss of Descent now, wonât we be defying orders? Then there might be trouble for you too."
Hearing Su Mingâs suggestion, Mia felt a moment of joy but quickly deflated, waving it off.
"Who said weâre going there to fight? Theyâre doing their thing, and weâre just going to the Abyss of Descent to get familiar with the area. Isnât this exactly what Commander Soraya ordered?"
Su Ming smiled slyly at Mia.
Mia listened to Su Mingâs words, flashing a mischievous smile.
"Su Ming, youâre being naughty!"
"Teacher, are we doing this?"
Su Ming replied with a grin.
"Of course, weâre doing this!"
Mia responded enthusiastically.
"Alright, letâs go recover what was ours. Didnât Heavenly Revelation Divine Country take your giant planet? Letâs go snatch it back and avenge our fallen comrades."
Su Ming directly confronted Mia with his plan.
"Alright, position the ship at docking port number 7. Iâll message Umtu to get all troops onboard."
Startled, Mia experienced a strange feeling following Su Mingâs words, then smiled and replied.
"Okay."
Su Ming raised his wristband to send a message to Timi.
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Not long after, Su Ming and Mia hurried to docking port number 7.
"Hurry up, quicken the pace!"
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They saw Vice Admiral Umtu urging the troops, who were boarding the Level 5 Battleship·Sunset in an orderly fashion.
"Wow, this ship looks brand new!"
"Seems pretty high-end."
"Is this our regimentâs ship?"
"Not sure, seems unlikely; our regiment leader is pretty broke."
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Numerous soldiers maneuvered their mechas as they boarded the ship, excitedly discussing.